For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. I waited patiently for the LORD. He turned to me, and heard my cry

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 40. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. I waited patiently for the LORD. He turned to me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay. He set my feet on a rock, and gave me a firm place to stand. He has put a new song in my mouth, even praise to our God. Many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD. Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust, and doesn’t respect the proud, nor such as turn away to lies. Many, LORD, my God, are the wonderful works which you have done, and your thoughts which are towards us. They can’t be declared back to you. If I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be counted. Sacrifice and offering you didn’t desire. You have opened my ears. You have not required burnt offering and sin offering. Then I said, “Behold, I have come. It is written about me in the book in the scroll. I delight to do your will, my God. Yes, your law is within my heart.” I have proclaimed glad news of righteousness in the great assembly. Behold, I will not seal my lips, LORD, you know. I have not hidden your righteousness within my heart. I have declared your faithfulness and your salvation. I have not concealed your loving kindness and your truth from the great assembly. Don’t withhold your tender mercies from me, LORD. Let your loving kindness and your truth continually preserve me. For innumerable evils have surrounded me. My iniquities have overtaken me, so that I am not able to look up. They are more than the hairs of my head. My heart has failed me. Be pleased, LORD, to deliver me. Hurry to help me, LORD. Let them be disappointed and confounded together who seek after my soul to destroy it. Let them be turned backward and brought to dishonour who delight in my hurt. Let them be desolate by reason of their shame that tell me, “Aha! Aha!” Let all those who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. Let such as love your salvation say continually, “Let the LORD be exalted!” But I am poor and needy. May the Lord think about me. You are my help and my deliverer. Don’t delay, my God.

Worship Lyrics

For the Chief Musician
A Psalm by David
I waited patiently for the LORD
He turned to me, and heard my cry
He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay
He set my feet on a rock, and gave me a firm place to stand
He has put a new song in my mouth, even praise to our God
Many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD
Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust
And doesnt respect the proud
Nor
Such as turn away to lies
Many, LORD, my God, are the wonderful works which you have done
And your thoughts which are towards us
They cant be declared back to you
If I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be counted
Sacrifice and offering you didnt desire
You have opened my ears
You have not required burnt offering and sin offering
Then I said, Behold, I have come
It is written about me in the book in the scroll
I delight to do your will, my God
Yes, your law is within my heart
I have proclaimed glad news of righteousness in the great assembly
Behold, I will not seal my lips, LORD, you know
I have not hidden your righteousness within my heart
I have declared your faithfulness and your salvation
I have not concealed your loving kindness and your truth from the great assembly
Dont withhold your tender mercies from me, LORD
Let your loving kindness and your truth continually preserve me
For innumerable evils have surrounded me
My iniquities have overtaken me, so that I am not able to look up
They are more than the hairs of my head
My heart has failed me
Be pleased, LORD, to deliver me
Hurry to help me, LORD
Let them be disappointed and confounded together who seek after my soul to destroy it
Let them be turned backward and brought to dishonour who delight in my hurt
Let them be desolate by reason of their shame that tell me, Aha
Aha
Let all those who seek you rejoice and be glad in you
Let such as love your salvation say continually, Let the LORD be exalted
But I am poor and needy
May the Lord think about me
You are my help and my deliverer
Dont delay, my God

About This Psalm

Psalm 40 is a praise psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: praise, deliverance, trust, righteousness

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

1. What does this psalm teach us about God's character?
2. How can we apply the message of Psalm 40 to our lives today?
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